Radiology glossary

Hip findings, explained

Plain-English explainers for common hip imaging terms — labral tears, hip osteoarthritis, and bone marrow edema — what they mean, how MRI shows them, and what to ask your doctor.

• Labral Tear — What It Means on Your Report

  A labral tear means the cartilage rim of a joint socket is torn. Plain-English explainer: shoulder and hip variants, MRI pitfalls, and next

• Edema — What It Means on Your Report

  Edema means swelling from extra fluid in the tissue. Plain-English explainer: bone marrow edema, how MRI shows it, and doctor questions.

• Hip Osteoarthritis — What It Means on Your Report

  Hip osteoarthritis means wear of the hip joint's cartilage. Plain-English explainer: how X-ray shows it and questions for your doctor.